The Present State(1)

Husare and the three assassins watched with steady gazes as Daneel ruminated over their words.

He was reminded of what the being that managed the Treasury had said. Even if it hadn't cautioned him to be wary, he was very apprehensive of everything he got from the TriCobra sect, as it felt as if he was buying it for a cost that he could not see, and might not be able to afford.

Now, presented with a choice of laying bare his plans if he wanted the full help of the assassins, he was hesitant.

His senses had always served him well in all the most important moments in his life, and ever since these three assassins had arrived, they had been blaring non-stop about how he should not trust them.

That part was obvious. After all, they had been acting disingenuously ever since they had gotten here, but even now, after finding out that they were ordered to follow his every command, he did not want to expose himself.